The clearing of intact forests for huge plantings of soy, a common poultry feed, as well as cattle ranching was mentioned during the course of the lunch. But nothing was said – at least formally – about the climate or forest footprint of the food on our plates. At my table, three veggie plates were ordered and consumed. I can also report that Al Gore, impressive and focused in his remarks, did indeed eat his chicken. But not, at least from my vantage point, all of the green beans also served with his lunch (and mine).

Learn more about ADP’s work and its call to action for U.S. leadership on avoiding deforestation and supporting carbon markets here. To learn more about food and climate change, visit Take a Bite Out of Climate Change, run by BG colleague Anna Lappé.